Wilton Academy - Eagle Yearbook (Wilton, ME)

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1948 DRAMA IN MAINE RAMA in Maine is produced mostly by traveling companies although the state has several permanent groups. Since the war, the Portland Players has been revived and this organization has staged several performances a year. The traveling Childrenls Theatre in Portland is the only one of its kind in the country. There are numerous little theatres and col- lege theatres throughout the state, but the crowning glory of Maine dramatics is the sum- mer theatre. It is very fitting that the summer theatre should be tops for it was in this state that it got its start. It has advanced a long way since its birth at Peaks Island in 1889. The trolley car interests took over the summer theatres to boost their own business. It was for this reason that Herbert L. Swett moved into Lakewood. He greatly improved it, and today it is the old- est and probably the most famous summer the- atre in the country. No other can rival it in completeness and equipment. Through the years Lakewood has presented very famous actors, actresses, playwrights, and plays. It was here that the sensationally suc- cessful LIFE WITH FATHER was hrst pre- sented both as a play and, years later, as a movie. A regular summer colony has grown up at Lakewood making it the summer theatre capital. Other summer theatres in Maine include Boothbay Playhouse, Deertrees Theatre, Ogun- quit Playhouse and the Surry Playhouse. Roger Welch APPRECIATION E take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the following for the assistance which they have rendered the stu- dents of Wilton Academy: ' To the Wilton Woolen Company for the sweaters purchased by them and presented to the boys of the varsity football and basketball teams, also for the dyeing of girls' Held hockey uniforms. To the Wilton Lions Club for their generous contribution of money toward the new W. A. band uniforms. To the town of Farmington and Farmington High School for the use of Hippach Athletic Field last fall. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Theme: Great VVomen of Modern Times A Famous Actress, Helen Hayes - Claire Columbus An Eminent Worker for the Blind, Helen Keller Avis Grant A Distinguished Scientist, Madame Curie Roger Welch A Leader of Her People, Madame Chiang Kai Shek Leatrice Oakes CLASS DAY PROGRAM ' Class History Maxine Hobert Class Prophecy Pearl Adams Richard Babb Class Will Maynard Cushman Class Gifts Ruth Watson Donald Knowles

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i 1948 EDITORIALS MAINE'S CONTRIBUTION TO LITERATURE ROM the countrysides and villages of Maine have come poets and authors who have made names for themselves in American Literature. Although the Pine Tree State may not rank first financially it is very rich in lit- erary wealth. Poetry seems to come easily to the people of Maine. It would be difficult to say when verse was first written here, but we know that it was early in the literary history of this country when poems were first composed in our state. Among our prominent poets are the famil- iar names of Henry W. Longfellow, Robert P. T. Coffin, Edwin Arlington Robinson and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Maine's prose, along with its poetry, is well supplied with that rare type of humor peculiar to its natives. Every work shows the rugged originality of its author. One critic has stated, There is a simplicity about Maine books that makes them seem to have grown out of the very soil that produced their authors. A few of our widely known prose writers are Kate Douglas Wiggin, Sarah Orne Iewett, Rob- ert P. T. Coffin, Mary Ellen Chase, Gladys Hasty Carroll, Ruth Moore, and that author of a recent best seller, Iohn Gould. Several writers including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Kenneth Roberts, Booth Tarkington, and Rachel Field have been proud to claim Maine as their home at least part of the time. Maine people have just cause to be proud of their literature. Even in the rush of world events, they have never ceased to be literary minded. Their unending How of excellent writings have continued to bring fame to our glorious state. Claire Columbus MAINE'S CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC F all the arts, music is one of the most beautiful. It is in harmony with the whispering of the pines and the breaking of the waves on the rock bound coast. The Pine Tree State has instilled in the hearts of its peo- ple a love of and an ability to appreciate and interpret the best of music. Maine, even though not a leader in music, has contributed her share to this field. Madame Nordica, Emma Eames, and Annie Louise Carey, famous for their exceptionally beautiful voices, became world famous. Madame Nor- dica is often referred to as the Queen of the American operatic stage. , A goodly share of Americais composers have started their careers in our state. Perhaps there is no song by a Maine composer that is better known than Kate Vannali's Goodby, Sweet Day . Some of Maine's violinists who have re- ceived fame in the concert world are Blanche Cram, Bret Dingley, and Donald Morrison. Under the capable direction of William Chap- man, the Maine Music Festival became recog- nized throughout the country as one of the fore- most annual musical events in America. This same man also instituted the Maine Symphony orchestra. ln 1931 the Eastern Music Camp was estab- lished on the shores of Lake Messalonskee. At that time it had one of the largest outdoor bowls in the United States. Maine may justly be proud of its many bands throughout the state. Not the least of these are the fine organizations in some of our secondary schools. Many school children in Maine are receiving excellent vocal training in the public schools, and are being taught the importance of music appreciation. Regardless of how great are the natural re- sources of our state, our greatest pride will al- ways be in the lives of our people, many of whom will be known through the ages for their contributions to the great field of music. Avis Grant 7 Q

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e 1948 vmiu. F1mNc:1as ADAMS Intended vocation: Secretary Avocation: Music ' Course: English Activities: Basketball Manager 43 One-Act Play 3, 43 Three-Act Play 33 State Contest Play 43 Home Ee. Club 23 Traffic Squad 43 EAGLE 43 Eaglet 43 Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 2, 3, 43 Band-En- semble 2, 33 Minstrel Show 33 Librarian 43 Basement Duty 3, 43 Chapel Leader 43 School Fair 43 Class Prophecy. Who is the vocalist, the chapel leader, the friendly girl with the greeting and a smile for all? These qualities could only add up to one girl. We all wish you the best of luck, Pearl. STAUNTC JN 1iARLli ALLEN Intended vocation: Business Avocation: Music Course: Scientific Activities: Traffic Squad 3, 43 Ice I-Iockey3 EAGLE 43 Eaglet 2, 33 Boys' Glee Club 1, 23 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 3, 43 Minstrel Show 3. Staunton is the quiet little guy who sits in the first row, but wherever there is excitement he has got a voice that you can really hear. RICHARD EDWIN ISAISIS Intended vocation: Teaching Avocation: Reading and Music Course: Classical Activities: Store Manager 43 Junior One-Act Play 33 State Contest Play 33 Junior Play 33 Senior One-Act Play 43 State Contest Play 43 Football Assistant Manager 23 Manager 33 Boys' W Club 33 Treasurer 43 Traffic Squad 2, 3, 43 EAGLE 43 Eaglet 2, 33 Boys' Glee Club 2, 33 Chorus 1, 2. 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Minstrel Show 33 School Fair 33 Carnival Queen Manager 43 Social Committee 33 President 43 Stamp Drive Manager 13 Senior Play3 Class Prophecy. Dick is a quiet fellow, but when his face begins to get red, - then look out. He not only manages the school store success- fully, but he completes every undertaking with good results. lil JWARD VVILLIAM BRC DUGHAM Intended vocation: Undecided Avocation: Sports or Dancing Course: English Activities: One-Act Play 33 Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Baseball 2, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Track 2, 3, 43 Winter Sports 2, 33 Ice Hockey 13 Boys' W Club 2, 3, 43 Traffic Squad 33 Eaglet 43 Boys' Glee Club 2, 33 Vice President 23 Chorus 1, 43 President 33 Vice President 23 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 43 Min- strel Show 33 School Fair 2, 3. Happy-go-lucky Ted. Slow, but sure, he's everyone's friend, an athlete and a humorist. We know we're winning if this ping-pong expert and gridiron plunger is on our side. 9